About us

The stresses of modern society are intense—affecting both our mental and physical health. Meditation is now accepted, even in the mainstream, as a powerful tool to counteract this negativity. Come and join us for a five-day meditation immersion program.

The course will cover all aspects of the theory and practice of meditation including daily meditation practices, group chanting, concentration exercises and workshops. Students will be encouraged to maintain a quiet existence while at the Ashram following its daily schedule and maintaining a spiritual diary.

Topics covered include:

• What is meditation, Why meditate, How to meditate

• Concentration Practices — visualization, affirmations

• Obstacles to Meditation

• Mantras, Theory and Practice

• How to find Purpose in Life — Keeping a Spiritual Diary

• Setting up a Home Practice

Those new to meditation as well as those who are more established in their practice are warmly welcomed.

About the
Venue and Teacher

The Sivananda Ashram Yoga Ranch was founded in 1974 by Swami Vishnudevananda of southern India, for the practice of Yoga and the study of Vedanta. It is nestled in the beautiful rolling Catskill Mountains, just 100 miles outside New York City. It is an ashram within the international Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, one of the largest Yoga organizations in the world. Swami Vishnu’s vision is still very much alive today and the organization he founded in 1969 has trained more than 30,000 Yoga teachers to date.
Deeply-rooted in classical Yoga and Vedanta, and secluded in the natural Catskill beauty, the Yoga Ranch is a peaceful haven to relax, rejuvenate, and explore the depths of spirit.

Our Senior staff are TTC graduates who have dedicated their life to yoga practice and teaching. They teach regularly at Sivananda Yoga Centers and Ashrams in various locations around the world. They are a wealth of knowledge eager to share their wisdom and guide you to a deeper practice.

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Why Retreat?

To find peace and renewal while going through a huge change in my life. Empty nest and the end of a 27 year marriage all at once.
Susan

Retreat Guru's Vision

We believe human beings are innately wise, strong and kind. This wisdom, although not always experienced, is always present. Going on retreat is a beautiful way to reconnect to our basic sanity and health. Our aspiration at Retreat Guru is to inspire people to experience authentic retreats and reconnect with their innate wisdom, strength and kindness.